The birthplace of coffee
Ethiopia
Origin Details
Altitude
1,500 - 2,200m
Harvest Season
October - January
Varieties
3 common
Regions
4 featured
Processing methods
Common varieties
Coffee Heritage
History of Ethiopia
"The birthplace of coffee"
Legend tells of Kaldi, a goat herder who discovered coffee after noticing his goats became energetic eating coffee cherries. Coffee has been cultivated here for over 1,000 years, and Ethiopia remains the only country where coffee grows wild in forests.
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Ethiopia is where coffee originated, with wild coffee forests still producing some of the world's most complex and fruit-forward beans. Each region offers distinct character, from the floral Yirgacheffe to the bold Sidamo.
Ethiopian coffees are celebrated for their extraordinary complexity and fruit-forward profiles. Naturals tend toward berry and wine notes, while washed coffees showcase floral and citrus characteristics. The genetic diversity of Ethiopian heirloom varieties creates flavor profiles impossible to replicate elsewhere.
Flavor Profile
Famous Regions
Yirgacheffe
Floral, tea-like, citrus
Sidamo
Berry, wine, complex
Guji
Stone fruit, tropical, bright
Harrar
Wild berry, earthy, bold